LONDON (AP) — A decade after his death, Lemmy, the frontman of the legendary British heavy metal band Motörhead, will stand tall and proud in his hometown in the north of England.
Well, his statue will.
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Motorhead fans touch the Motorhead logo to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A biker is wearing a Motorhead T-Shirt as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans touch the Motorhead logo to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Dog Alfie sits on a chair in a pub as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Inside the statue though will be some of Lemmy’s ashes, so it will no doubt become a shrine for Motörhead's legion of fans around the world.
And indeed it was on Friday, as the statue to the hard-living Lemmy — real name Ian Kilmister — was unveiled in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
Black leather and denim jackets emblazoned with Lemmy's image were the norm for the day on a bright and sunny day in the northern English town. No wonder, many fans opted for a thirst-quencher at the local pub. There were even some Lemmy lookalikes.
Lemmy was the only continuous member of Motörhead, which he co-founded in 1975 after he was fired from another legendary rock band, Hawkwind, following a drug possession arrest at the Canadian border.
So he decided to go his own way and Motörhead helped pioneer heavy metal music in Britain — and around the world — with a string of high-octane albums, perhaps most memorably with 1980’s “Ace Of Spades.”
The statue was crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motörhead fan Andy Edwards — who is best-known for his statue of the Beatles on Liverpool’s Pier Head. It captures Lemmy, who died from cancer in December 2015 at the age of 70, in his iconic pose with his bass guitar.
In December, following his will's instructions, another batch of Lemmy’s ashes were installed in an urn shaped like his trademark cavalry hat at the Stringfellows gentlemen’s club in London where he was “a regular.”
That and Friday’s ceremony are part of the “Lemmy Forever!” movement, which sees the rocker enshrined in many of his favorite spots around the world.
Lemmy’s legendary status was evident at his funeral, which saw rock heavyweights including The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Metallica members Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo pay tribute.
Motorhead fans touch the Motorhead logo to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A biker is wearing a Motorhead T-Shirt as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man is holding a plaque that will be placed inside a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A Motorhead fan sits in a pub as fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A dog called Lemmy is on a lead as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A tattoo of a Motorhead logo is seen on a man's arm as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A fan takles a selfie with the statue in background as Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man fills wholes of a statue of Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans touch the Motorhead logo to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the former Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather around a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans meet in a pub to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A Fan wears a T-Shirt with a picture of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A photographer takes a picture of a poster of singer Lemmy Kilmister which is on display to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Windows of a house are covered with posters of singer Lemmy Kilmister to commemorate the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Dog Alfie sits on a chair in a pub as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man photographs items as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A man is preparing posters as Motorhead fans meet to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans gather to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Motorhead fans take pictures of a statue to commemorate Lemmy Kilmister the Motorhead frontman in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, Friday, May 9, 2025. The musician, once described as having 'one of the most recognizable voices in rock', was born in Burslem and a statue has been crafted by acclaimed local sculptor and lifelong Motorhead fan Andy Edwards. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
